Oral Oncol
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This study examines the efficacy of swallowing therapy in cancer-free patients who developed aspiration following treatment for locally advanced head and neck cancer. The records of 41 patients who underwent swallowing therapy for aspiration were reviewed. All patients were cancer free at a median follow-up of 25 months (6-150 months). ⋯ Swallowing therapy is effective to improve dysphagia severity and reduce the need for tube feedings. However, a significant number of patients still suffered from chronic severe aspiration. New strategies must be devised to improve their outcome.
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The aim of this study was to analyze retrospectively effects of exercise therapy on trismus related to head and neck cancer or as a consequence of its treatment, and to compare these effects with trismus not related to head and neck cancer. Medical records of patients referred to the department of physical therapy with the diagnosis trismus were retrieved and analyzed. Data of 27 patients with trismus related to head and neck cancer and data of eight patients with trismus not related to cancer were found. ⋯ The increase in mouth opening was significantly (p